Best MIDI controller in the $100-$200 range

Hello,
I was at Best Buy today toying around with some of the 49 key M-Audio controllers and I really liked them! I'm getting more and more into composition recently and figure I'll need a MIDI controller at some point, so what's the best MIDI controller in the $100-$200 range? For usage with Logic Studio applications.
Thanks!
Message was edited by: Lencias

Hello,
I have an M-Audio Keystation 49e and I love it. It's great for composing and its pretty cheap... if you're a serious pianist/keyboardist I would recommend getting the larger (I think its 61 keys) model, but my 49 works great for me.
Plug and play!! no installation of anything required... my Mac recognized it instantly and it works great with Logic Studio

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